COUNSELLING charity Wellspring is to open its first hub in partnership with a local church – in Bradford.

The counselling and training centre, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is set to open its first hub location in West Bowling in the spring.

Wellspring Therapy and Training, which is facing unprecedented demand for its services, hopes to be able to counsel 170 clients by the end of this year and 220 by the end of 2024, building on the 150 now on the charity’s books.

Executive director Emily Fullarton explained: “We are also expanding through opening up Wellspring hubs in partnership with local churches. The first of these, Wellspring@StStephens, will open in Spring 2023 in West Bowling Bradford.

“We can’t do this on our own and so we are always grateful for support and partnership. If you could help us in any way, please do get in touch.”

To mark its anniversary, Wellspring will be holding two events later this year - a special church service in October and a fund-raising dinner in November.

To find out more about Wellspring and how you can donate to the charity, call 01423 881881 or visit the website at wellspringtherapy.co.uk.